6 Attendance Improvement Program GoalsMetas del Programa Para el Mejoramiento de AsistenciaAumentar el porcentaje de estudiantes en noveno grado alcanzando asistencia de Proficiente o Avanzado (7 o menos ausencias)Incrementar el numero de estudiantes que promueven al 10° gradoIncrementar el compromiso hacia asistencia excelente de estudiantes, padres, y miembros de la comunidad.Increase the percentage of students achievingProficient or Advanced Attendance (7 or less absences) in Grade 9Increase the number of students promoting to Grade 10Increase student, parent, school staff, and community commitment to excellent attendanceIn order for students to pass their classes, they first have to attend. The ultimate goal is for all students to graduate. The program focuses on 9th grade because we want to prevent students from developing poor attendance habits and falling behind in their classes.

7 MAINTAINING 96% ATTENDANCE RATE Proficient/Advanced AttendanceSCHOOL DAYSMAXIMUM DAYSABSENT2515027531004125515061757Explain that in order to maintain at least 96% attendance, a student can miss a maximum of 1 day per 25 days enrolled. By the end of the year he/she can only have a maximum of 7 days absent to be able to have Proficient Attendance.

8 MANTENIENDO UN INDICE DE 96% EN ASISTENCIA Proficiente/AvanzadoDIAS ESCOLARESMAXIMO NUMERO DE DIAS AUSENTES2515027531004125515061757Explain that in order to maintain at least 96% attendance, a student can miss a maximum of 1 day per 25 days enrolled. By the end of the year he/she can only have a maximum of 7 days absent to be able to have Proficient Attendance.

10 WHAT BAND ARE YOU IN? En que nivel de asistencia se encuentran?Mantener contacto con la escuela:Oficina de AsistenciaConsejero Para el Mejoramiento de AsistenciaConsejero AcadémicoMaintain contact with the school:Attendance OfficeAttendance Improvement CounselorAcademic CounselorNotes: You can breakdown the bands in relation to the time the presentation will take place so that you can tell each parent where their child stands.

12 IT’S THE LAW!The Compulsory Education Law (EC 48200) in the state of California says that it is the responsibility of every parent to assure that every child between the ages of attends school every day and on-time.El Código Educativo (EC 48200) en el estado de California indica que es la responsabilidad de cada padre/tutor asegurar que su hijo/a, dentro de las edades de 6-18, asista a la escuela cada día a tiempo.

14 STUDENTS WHO MISS SCHOOL, MISS OUT!Students who miss school lose out on valuable instructional timeStudents who miss school are at-risk for school failure and are more likely to eventually drop outSchool attendance is the strongest predictor of high school graduationEstudiantes que faltan a la escuela pierden instrucción valiosaEstudiantes que faltan a la escuela están en peligro de fracaso escolar y tienen mas probabilidad de abandonar la escuelaLa asistencia escolar es el mejor indice de graduación de la preparatoria

16 High School GraduationA high school graduate will earn about $300,000 more than a high school dropout over their lifetime.High school dropouts are more likely to be unemployed, live in poverty, receive public assistance, and go to prison.Un graduado de preparatoria a través de su vida ganara cerca de $300,000 mas que alguien que abandono la preparatoriaLos que abandonan la preparatoria tienen mas probabilidad de estar desempleados, vivir en pobreza, recibir asistencia publica y quedar en la prisión

17 Education PaysUpdated May 11, 2011.Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey

18 CREDITS/CRÉDITOS Adquirir 50 créditos para promover al 10° gradoRecibirán 5 créditos por cada clase que pasenCalificaciones aprobadas:A, B, & CCréditos son concedidos solamente para grados finales de semestreEarn 50 credits to promote to 10th gradeYou will get 5 credits for each class you passPassing grades are:A, B, & CCredits are granted only for passing final semester grades-Provide parents with a package of handouts specifically addressing each of the outlined areas in greater detail as well as contact information and should be instructed to refer to then throughout the presentation)Elementary and middle school aged students are often moved on to the next grade despite poor academic achievement a practice known as “social promotion”. Once in high school, however, a student needs a specific number of credits to be promoted to the next grade:-Explain that high school students do not socially promote- they have to acquire a certain number of units to promote to the next grade, and eventually graduate.

19 HOW MANY CREDITS DO YOU NEED?2 semesters per academic year_ classes each semester so . . .Fall semester:_ classes x 5 credits = _Spring semester:2 semestres por año escolar_ clases cada semestreSemestre de Otoño:_ clases x 5 créditos = _Semestre de Primavera:-Provide parents with a package of handouts specifically addressing each of the outlined areas in greater detail as well as contact information and should be instructed to refer to then throughout the presentation)Elementary and middle school aged students are often moved on to the next grade despite poor academic achievement a practice known as “social promotion”. Once in high school, however, a student needs a specific number of credits to be promoted to the next grade:-Explain that high school students do not socially promote- they have to acquire a certain number of units to promote to the next grade, and eventually graduate.

20 ROAD TO GRADUATION CAMINO HACIA LA GRADUACIÓNEarn 210 creditsEarn 230 credits (Classes prior to 2016)Pass required classesPass both parts of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)Obtener 210 CréditosObtener 230 Créditos (Clases antes del 2016)Pasar todas las Clases RequeridasPasar las dos secciones del CAHSEE (Examen Estatal de Salida de Preparatoria)-Explain to parents that there are 3 three areas relating to a student earning a high school diploma.-Credits of specific subjects need to be completed…not just any classes that add up to 210/230 credits-Service Learning – this requirement is usually fulfilled in the students Govt/Econ/History class as a project-Computer Lit. – this requirement is fulfilled once the student completes a computer class

21 Credits you need to Promote:Créditos Necesarios para Promover:CLASS OF 201750 credits = Grade 10105 credits = Grade 11160 credits = Grade 12210 credits to be eligible for graduation/high school diplomaCLASE DE 201750 créditos = ° grado105 créditos = ° grado160 créditos = ° grado210 créditos para ser elegible para la graduación y recibir un diploma de la preparatoriaCLASSES PRIOR TO 201655 credits = Grade 10110 credits = Grade 11170 credits = Grade 12230 credits to be eligible for graduation/high school diploma-Elementary and middle school aged students are often moved on to the next grade despite poor academic achievement a practice known as “social promotion”. Once in high school, however, a student needs a specific number of credits to be promoted to the next grade:-Explain that high school students do not socially promote- they have to acquire a certain number of units to promote to the next grade, and eventually graduate.CLASES ANTES DEL 201655 créditos = ° grado110 créditos = ° grado170 créditos = ° grado230 créditos para ser elegible para la graduación y recibir un diploma de la preparatoria

24 CREDITS TO PROMOTION/Créditos para PromociónPara monitorear el progreso de su estudiante, asegúrese de repasar la boleta de calificaciones que se le envia cada 5 semanasSi su estudiante ha reprobado cualquier materia, por favor comuniquese con su consejeroTo monitor your child’s progress, review the report cards that are mailed every 5 weeksIf your child fails any classes, please contact their counselor immediately-Provide parents with a package of handouts specifically addressing each of the outlined areas in greater detail as well as contact information and should be instructed to refer to then throughout the presentation)Elementary and middle school aged students are often moved on to the next grade despite poor academic achievement a practice known as “social promotion”. Once in high school, however, a student needs a specific number of credits to be promoted to the next grade:-Explain that high school students do not socially promote- they have to acquire a certain number of units to promote to the next grade, and eventually graduate.

25 CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)Students MUST pass the CAHSEE in order to receive a high school diploma.2 sections: Math and EnglishPassing score on each exam is 350Students will be allowed continued opportunities to take the CAHSEE until both sections are passed.First opportunity will be in March of their 10th grade yearLos estudiantes DEBEN pasar el examen CAHSEE para poder recibir un diploma de la preparatoria.2 secciones: Matemáticas e InglesTener una calificacion de 350 para abrobarLos estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de tomar el examen CAHSEE hasta que el estudiante pase las dos secciones.La primera oportunidad será en marzo del 10° grado-The third requirement towards a high school diploma is receiving passing scores on both the English and Math sections of the CAHSEE.-The exit exam was developed as an additional measure to assess a student’s high school proficiency in the areas of English and Math and is currently another essential step in the graduation process.-Students have multiple chances to take and pass the test throughout high school as well as access to classes that will assist them to pass the test.

30 PARENT & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESResponsabilidadesde Los Padres y Los EstudiantesIt is the student’s responsibility to attend school and every class period on-time EVERY DAY.Parents/Guardians are legally responsible for ensuring that students between the ages of 6 and 18 attend school every day.Es la responsabilidad del estudiante de asistir a sus clases y llegar a tiempo TODOS LOS DIAS.Los padres o tutores son legalmente responsables de asegurarse que los estudiantes de las edades de 6 a 18 años asistan a la escuela diariamente.-Explain that the student and parents/guardians are responsible for making sure that each student attends school on a daily basis.-The law states that every person has to be in school full-time.-If students are absent from school frequently without a valid excuse, steps will be taken by the school district to prosecute parents and students (PSA Counselor)Get your child’s attendance record from the school’s attendance officeVenga a la oficina de asistencia y pregunte por el expediente de asistencia de su hijo/a